MetalForming magazine
September 2006

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FEATURES

Mechanical-Press Selection for Smaller Job Shops (pdf 80k)

What’s attached to the press, and to what extent the press and add-ons can interact, point to the real value of a press buy—new or used.

Replacing Clutch-Brake Systems—Why and When (pdf 165k)

Here are the ins and outs on clutch-brake conversion for mechanical presses, focusing on the types of clutches, and when replacement beats repair.

Sheetmetal Welding—Achieve New Levels of Reliability and Productivity (pdf 129k)

This article discusses the basics of gas-metal-arc welding and describes recent technology breakthroughs that take the process to a new level, allowing improved quality, productivity and manufacturing flexibility.

Wipe 80-KSI Steel to a 16-deg. Overbend? (pdf 109k)

Not likely. Instead, a DaimlerChrysler satellite stamping plant turns to rotary-bender tooling to tackle forming of vehicle side-sill inners.
To view a video taken at the stamping plant, log on to www.metalformingmagazine.com and surf to our Multimedia Center.

What is Reverse Load, and Why Should You Care? (pdf 111k)

Unchecked, reverse tonnage that exceeds press capacity leads to excessive tool wear, unscheduled machine maintenance and catastrophic failures. Here we present an effective strategy to reduce reverse tonnage to acceptable levels.

TOOLING TECHNOLOGY

Making In-Die Assembly Work (pdf 66k)

It requires an abundance of skill and commitment, but the payoff is worth the risk for stampers that can pull it off.

COMMENTARIES

Editorial (pdf 56k) by Brad Kuvin
Find Fertile Ground to Grow your Customer Base

The Science of Forming (pdf 121k) by Stuart Keeler
When Should You Use True Strain?

Tooling by Design (pdf 68k) by Peter Ulintz
Die Design and Process Modeling

Metalforming Electronics (pdf 72k) by George Keremedjiev
The Extinction of Traditional Job Shops

Blackman on Taxes (pdf 49k) by Irving L. Blackman & Brian T. Whitlock   www.TaxSecretsOfTheWealthy.com
An Easy Way to Transfer Your Business

You & the Law (pdf 87k) by Douglas B. M. Ehlke
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Title VII EEO Retaliation Protections

BackTalk (pdf 50k) by Louis A. Kren
It’s Always About the People

DEPARTMENTS

News Fronts (pdf 91k)	New Products (pdf 53k)
Tech Update (pdf 63k)	Free Literature (pdf 66k)
Materials & Coatings (pdf 34k)	Classifieds
Tooling Update (pdf 44k)	Site Sponsors (Ad Index)

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